This week’s English Language lesson on Irony was met with open arms by our Gr 6’s. It was a fun-filled lesson in which technology was used as an effective learning tool. Our kids learnt about what irony is and what types of irony can be found in everyday life. Teachers made use of a Keynote as well as Youtube videos[Read More…]

The Grade Six children had a glorious journey to Grabouw, where their camp site was at Mizpah. The teacher’s and children were well rested and after a few minutes the activities began in haste. The screams of the children getting stuck into the first task of the day could be felt. A positive mindset was required because the children were[Read More…]

A big portion of our Thematic Studies this term has focused on the theme of Electricity. Here the children have been introduced to atoms. They were challenged to make an iMovie to illustrate the three main rules about electrical charge. This was a fun way to explore these facts and to show creativity in their thinking. A project has been[Read More…]

As an introduction to poetry, Figures of Speech and Poetic Devices has been revisited. Group discussions were held and examples of the different Figures of Speech were looked at. As a first task for writing poems, we looked at different emotions. The children were then given a formula to write their own emotion poem using their senses. They were encouraged[Read More…]

The work pace is slowly but surely being picked up in Grade Six and the teachers are enjoying getting to know their kids in the process. Our boys and girls have had the opportunity over the past two weeks to produce work through different forms of creative expression. Each child has been required to create a poster which would reflect[Read More…]

It was with great excitement and anticipation that the teachers welcomed their classes into the new year. More kids to love and have a positive impact on. It is as if these kids have always been part of Grade 6. They have settled in quickly and have adapted well to the new routine and pace at which Grade 6 functions.[Read More…]

It has been amazing watching our Grade Sixes connecting with each other throughout this year. Being placed with different people in a new class has brought about new friendships that will last for a very long time. Each term our kids have been moved into new co-operative groups, forcing them to spend time and space with people who they might[Read More…]

We are currently investigating Food Preservation and Nutrition in Grade Six. Our aim is to make our children aware of what they are eating and to help them make healthy eating choices. We have explored the history of Canning as well as looked at the processing of the Cassava plant. Group work has included looking at the different ways of preserving and[Read More…]

Much effort has been put into preparing our children for the annual Systemic Assessments that has taken place this week. We wanted our learners to feel confident and have enough practice before facing this challenge. Our Small Group Tuition teacher, Mrs Raven, spent 4 lessons a week in each class, assisting the ones who needed extra input. She was able[Read More…]

The Grade 6s recently visited Living Hope Centre just outside of Capri. A day of giving back to the community was awaiting our kids and what amazing servant hearts they have displayed during our time spent there.     The four classes rotated between four stations. Station One was where they packed the hygiene packs with items collected for Living[Read More…]